Category Archives: Birds

Lane Cove Valley Nature Walk – 8 March 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a repeat of the walk I did on 19 February. I started at Thornleigh Oval, and walked down the Great North Walk track to Browns Waterhole and then exited to Eastwood via Terrys Creek. The Lane Cove River … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 7 March 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was an interesting and pleasant walk from Bardwell Park to Turrella. I was on the lookout for fungi – but I also observed some birds. Not far down the track, I could hear some birds calling. They sounded like … Continue reading →

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Birds and Fungi at Oatley Park – 6 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Oatley Park with Digi Dave visiting the lookouts and the wetlands, mainly looking for birds to photograph. There were the usual Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Kookaburras and Rainbow Lorikeets around –

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Sydney Olympic Park – More Bird Photography – 4 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

The forecast was for some showers, so I did not want to go too far away. I decided a visit to Sydney Olympic  Park would be good. I did not see to many special birds on my visit. I only … Continue reading →

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Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Walk – 3 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Last week I visited Eagle Rock in Royal National Park on a walk with the National Parks Association of NSW led by Brian Everingham. That walk was via the Curra Moors. Now – I was on another of Brian’s walks … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nerriga – 29 February – 1 March 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I spent a very enjoyable weekend at a property on the Corang River near Nerriga. I had gone down with friends to celebrate an important birthday. I also managed to grab a few photos of the many birds on the … Continue reading →

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Back to Sydney Park – 26 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

Like the afternoon, the day before, I made another late trip to Sydney Park. This time I was a bit more successful. Persistence paid off. I finally saw my first Crake – a Bailon’s Crake (Spottless Crakes have also been … Continue reading →

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Birds at Sydney Park – 25 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

I got back pretty early from Royal National Park and so decided to make another visit to Sydney Park in the late afternoon. This time I was a bit more fortunate. I spotted a Latham’s Snipe fairly early. Then I … Continue reading →

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More Birds at The Central Coast Wetlands – 24 February 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was another rewarding day spent at the Central Coast Wetlands at Wyong. Like previous trips, I caught the train to Wyong and then walked the short distance to the wetlands. As I walked in, I spotted an Australian Hobby … Continue reading →

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Fungi and Birds – Ferndale Park and the Lane Cove River – 23 February 2020

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dave Noble

I was keen to check out changes to the fungi at Ferndale Park at Chatswood, so caught a train over and lake down to the park. After my visit, I continued along the track along Swaines Creek to the Lane … Continue reading →

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